🗺 Location & Routes
- Base: Boise terminal, Treasure Valley operations
- Primary area: Boise metro, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Kuna, Eagle, Star and nearby counties
- Typical daily miles: 150–350
- Freight focus: Dry bulk aggregates, sand, gravel, crushed rock, fill material for construction sites and concrete plants
- Schedule notes: Early starts 4-6 AM, Monday-Friday core with occasional Saturdays in peak season
📦 Day-to-Day Load Reality
Most shifts start with pre-trip at the yard then head to local quarries or pits for live loading. Expect 3–8 stops involving job sites, road projects along I-84 corridors, subdivisions, and batch plants. Live unloading is common. Some drop-and-hook possible but many sites require maneuvering on unpaved or active construction ground. Tarping when needed, scale checks, and basic delivery paperwork handled by the driver. Variable wait times at busy pits and sites are normal, especially during spring through fall peaks.
🚛 Trucks & Trailers You'll Run
- Primarily 2018–2024 Freightliner, Kenworth, and International day cabs and vocational setups
- Trailers: end-dump, belly-dump, and live-floor units built for aggregates
- Standard ELDs, backup cameras, and routine preventive maintenance through in-house and local shops
- Equipment shows typical construction wear but kept functional for daily local runs
✅ What We Need From Drivers
CDL & License
Valid Class A CDL with acceptable MVR
Experience
Minimum 1 year verifiable CDL driving; construction or dump truck background preferred
Physical & Site Work
Able to handle tarping, securement, rough site access roads, and job site maneuvering
Availability
Early mornings and occasional Saturdays during busy construction periods
Screenings
Pass drug screen, background check, DOT physical, and road test
💰 How Pay Actually Works Here
- Base hourly $29.50–$34.00 depending on experience and performance
- Overtime at $2.00 additional per hour beyond 40
- Detention/stop pay $25 per hour after first hour of waiting
- Possible per-ton incentives on high-volume aggregate runs ($0.10–$0.25/ton)
- Quarterly safety and attendance bonuses available
Most drivers land between $1,450–$1,850 weekly depending on hours, overtime, and seasonal volume.
🏠 Schedule & Home Time Details
This is true local work with daily home time. Typical shifts aim to finish by 4-6 PM but can run longer with project demands or weather. You return to the Boise area every evening. Winter brings shorter schedules and reduced volume while spring-fall sees higher hours and occasional Saturday work. Dispatch works with drivers on adjustments for customer needs, but construction freight means some variability in daily flow.
📋 Operational Flow From the Yard
- Early pre-trip inspections and dispatch assignment
- Quarry pickups followed by deliveries to active sites
- Traffic considerations around Boise interchanges during rush periods
- Weather and project schedule impacts on load timing
- Consistent dispatcher handling local Treasure Valley accounts
🎁 Support & Benefits Package
❓ Questions Drivers Usually Have
How consistent are the hours?
Steady during construction season but expect natural seasonal slowdowns in winter. Overtime available during peaks.
What about wait time at quarries or sites?
Detention pay kicks in after 1 hour. Some waiting is typical in this work.
Is experience with dumps or construction hauling required?
Preferred but we consider 1+ year solid CDL experience with willingness to learn the local aggregate work.
Do drivers go home every night?
Yes, this is a dedicated local position with daily home time under normal conditions.
🔗 Local CDL-A Aggregate & Construction Bulk Hauler – Boise, ID
Running aggregates and construction materials out of the Boise area means dealing with the real rhythm of Treasure Valley projects. Drivers load at quarries near Meridian, Nampa or Caldwell then deliver to road work along I-84, new subdivisions in Eagle and Star, or concrete plants serving commercial builds. Days start early with live loads, scale checks, and navigating active job sites that can include unpaved approaches and tight maneuvering. Pay runs $29.50–$34.00 per hour with overtime after 40, detention after the first hour, and occasional per-ton bumps on heavy runs. Most weeks fall in the $1,450–$1,850 range depending on volume and weather. This is genuine local work with daily home time — you’re back in the Boise area each evening after finishing the day’s deliveries. Fleet consists of solid late-model day cabs pulling end-dumps and belly-dumps that see regular maintenance. Expect the typical construction variables: busy pit lines in peak season, occasional site delays, and slower winter months when projects wind down. Dispatch stays local and works to keep loads moving but construction never runs on a perfect schedule. Drivers handle their own securement and logs while dealing with traffic near major Boise interchanges. If you have at least one year of verifiable CDL time and don’t mind early starts plus the physical side of bulk hauling, this fits steady regional construction support without over-the-road nights.
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